Carleton Place

History

The town sits on the edge of a large limestone plain, just south of the edge of the Canadian Shield in the deciduous forest ecoregion of North America. Carleton Place was first settled by Europeans when British authorities prompted immigration to Lanark County in the early 19th century. The Morphy and Moore families were among the first to arrive. Edmond Morphy chose the site in 1819 when he realized there was potential in the area waterfall. He built a mill there and was the first of many such textile and lumber industries to reside in the area. The settlement was then known as Morphy's Falls. In 1829, the area was renamed Carleton Place, after a street in Glasgow, Scotland, when a post office was constructed. It became a village in 1870, and a town in 1890. The community's economic growth was enabled by the construction of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway later in the century. The town was also renowned for its access to Mississippi Lake, and had steamship service to Innisville on the west end of Mississippi Lake between the 1860s and 1920s. The river led to the development of the Ottawa Valley Canoe Association in 1893, which still exists as the Carleton Place Canoe Club. The town received further recognition when a World War I fighter pilot, and town resident, Captain Arthur Roy Brown, made history by shooting down the Red Baron.

Carleton Place is at the junction of Highways 7 and 15.

• Greyhound

  phone: +1 613-257-4002
  address: Baron's Motor Inn, 10451 Highway 7 K7C 3P2
  Ottawa-Peterborough-Toronto and Ottawa-Smiths Falls-Kingston-Toronto intercity bus.

There is no public transit in Carleton Place.

• Franktown radar

  address: 1158 Gillies Corners Side Rd
  The Canadian weather radar network consists of 31 weather radars spanning Canada's most populated regions. Their primary purpose is the early detection of precipitation, its motion and the threat it poses to life and property. Each has a range of 256 km (159 mi) in radius around the site to detect reflectivity, and a range of 128 km (80 mi) for detecting velocity patterns (Doppler effect). This particular radar covers Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. It is impossible to visit the premises of the radar, but the radar is visible from the gate. 5-10 minutes will suffice to visit.

• Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

  phone: +1 613-253-7013
  address: 267 Edmund St
  Showcases the history of Carleton Place. Home to the Victoria School Gardens.

• Mississippi Lake National Wildlife Area

  address: Concession Road 10B
  Sanctuary for migratory birds, so public access is seasonal (outside migration season) and limited. Day use on designated trail (hiking, wildlife viewing, photography), recreational boating (personal watercraft) and fishing (no lead sinkers) in McIntyre Creek, McCoy’s Creek and McEwen Bay. No public access September 15th to December 15th, except for boat launch on McIntyre Creek to access the Mississippi Lake.

• SUP on the Miss

  phone: +1 613-867-3909
  address: 717 Lake Park Rd,
  Stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking & canoeing, boat tours & water sports, tours, outdoor activities. Lessons and rentals.

• Stalwart Brewing Co.

  phone: +1 613-253-2307
  address: 10 High St
  The local craft brewery.

• Eating Place Restaurant

  phone: +1 613-257-7595
  address: 73 Bridge St
  Small main street restaurant, breakfast and various menu choices.

• Black Tartan Kitchen

  phone: +1 613-492-0860
  address: 132 Bridge St
  Casual fine dining.

• The Good Food Company

  phone: +1 613-257-7284
  address: 31 Bridge St
  A 28-seat café. Reservations by phone recommended.

• St James Gate

  phone: +1 613-257-7530
  address: 111 Bridge St
  Irish-style pub.

• Baron's Motor Inn

  phone: +1 613-257-4002
  address: 10451 Highway 7
  5-piece shower, air conditioning, coffee maker, Wi-fi, mini fridge, non-smoking, television, DVD player.

• The Grand Hotel

  phone: +1 613-492-1566
  address: 7 Bridge St
  Gourmet fine dining restaurant, free on-site parking, free Wifi, 5-star customer service, continental breakfast.

• 7 West Motel

  phone: +1 613-257-5666
  address: 10470 Highway 7
  Free parking, High speed Wi-Fi Internet, satellite LCD TV with over 500 channels, small but convenient refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker.